Question

select the correct answer.
read the sentence.
the grit scale survey measures ones degree of identification with statements such as \setbacks dont discourage me. i dont give up easyly.\
which rule can be used to correct the spelling of the underlined word?
a. drop a final e when adding an ending that begins with a vowel.
b. use i before e except after c.
c. change y to i when adding an ending.
d. double the final consonant when adding an ending that starts with a vowel.

Explanation:

The misspelled word is "easyly"; the correct spelling is "easily". The base word is "easy", which ends in a silent e. When adding the adverbial ending -ly (which starts with a vowel y), we drop the final silent e from the base word. This matches the rule in option A.

Answer:

A. Drop a final e when adding an ending that begins with a vowel.